Nikon L31 vs Nikon S02

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L31 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the L31 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The L31 was introduced 17 months after the S02 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the L31 grades against the S02 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Nikon Coolpix S02. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L31 compared to the S02.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and S02 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and S02.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L31 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon L31 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern L31 will have an edge in sensor tech.